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Overflowing crowds for tarpan on Mahalaya as ancestors are remembered
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News18•10-10-2026, 09:37
Overflowing crowds for tarpan on Mahalaya as ancestors are remembered
- •Thousands of people gathered at various ghats in Murshidabad since early morning for tarpan on Mahalaya.
- •Tarpan was held across multiple locations including Berhampore, Jiaganj, Azimganj, Raghunathganj, and Jangipur.
- •Police forces and security personnel were heavily deployed throughout the night to prevent any untoward incidents.
- •Temporary police camps, ambulances, and medical teams were set up at the ghats for public safety.
- •Devotees used pure copper kosha-kushi to offer water and perform tarpan for their deceased ancestors.
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Police forces were deployed across various ghats in Berhampore, Jiaganj, Azimganj, Raghunathganj, and Jangipur to prevent any untoward incidents. Authorities set up temporary camps, stationed security personnel throughout the night, and deployed ambulances along with medical teams to manage the crowds.
Kosha-kushi made of pure copper are traditionally used during Mahalaya to offer water to gods, goddesses, sages, and deceased ancestors for their appeasement during tarpan.
Mahalaya marks the conclusion of Pitripaksha and the beginning of Matripaksha, effectively signaling the start of the puja celebrations for Bengalis.
